Javascript is disabled by your browser. Some features of this Web site (e.g. Navigation menus, Text zoom, Hi-Contrast View, Quick Search, Random Imagery) will be impaired because of this. To navigate this Web site, please use the sitemap link on the top right corner of this page or the search facility on the left navigation bar. Alternatively, you could consider enabling javascript within your browser's settings.

Alternative Advice Sources

The Career Development Centre provides advice and information to students and recent graduates of NUI Galway. See our
statement of service for more information.

The following are links to other advisory sources.

The Career Development Centre and NUI Galway are not responsible for the advice given or information contained on these external sites.

NUI Galway:

If you are interested in attending NUI Galway contact one of the following:

Schools Liaison OfficeFor school students and their parents the process of choosing what to study at University can be a daunting one and we are here, to provide the information you need, to make the decision-making process easier.

Mature Students OfficeFor information on applying to NUI Galway as a mature student, entry requirements and courses such as Access course for Mature Applicants, Foundation Course Science and Engineering, Foundation Course in Business/Commerce.

International Students OfficeWe in the International Office are here to help you whether you are already studying at the University, have applied for a course or are thinking of studying in Galway.

.

Outside NUI Galway there are supports for those considering going to college, or looking for careers advice.

Ireland:

25 guidance projects throughout the country with the aim of providing a quality adult educational guidance service to participants in VTOS, literacy and other adult and community education programmes nationwide. It's all about connecting adults with learning.

Provide free, confidential and impartial information on any subject to all – including Social Welfare, Employment rights, health services, consumer rights, tax, family law, local organisations and activities.

Brought to you by Citizens Information. Information on dealing with reduced hours, leaving work, social welfare, options for training and education and funding, going back to work, and leaving Ireland.

These services are available to all individuals including the unemployed, persons wishing to return to work after a break, persons who have completed school or college and job-changers. Open to men and women equally and to all citizens of the European Union. The most important step is to register at your local
FÁS Office. FÁS Employment Services Offices will provide career advice and guidance including information on job and training opportunities as well as temporary employment options.

This site is split into careers advice for second level, third level and working people. "From this site you can complete self-assessment exercises, create a career plan, develop a job search strategy, research employers, explore occupations, keep up to date with our labour market trends, discover training opportunities and watch and read career interviews of people from all walks of life in Ireland."